GPU cloud comparison · 2026
CoreWeave vs Hetzner GPU
CoreWeave wins on 4 of 5 key metrics — but the right choice depends on your workload.
Overall Winner
CoreWeave
Enterprise H100 clusters — Kubernetes-native GPU cloud
from $2.06/h
★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (412 reviews)
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Hetzner GPU
Affordable EU GPU servers — A100 at European prices
from €0.35/h
★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5 (834 reviews)
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CoreWeave
Hetzner GPU
Starting Price Lower hourly rate
from $2.06/h
from €0.35/h
Overall Rating User rating
4.4 / 5
4.2 / 5
GPU Types Variety
3 types
2 types
Max VRAM Largest available
80 GB
80 GB
Locations Regions covered
US, EU
DE, FI
Wins out of 5
4
1
GPU Availability
CoreWeave
H100 SXMA100 SXMA40
VRAM: 40–80 GB · Locations: US, EU
Hetzner GPU
A100 PCIeGTX 1080
VRAM: 8–80 GB · Locations: DE, FI
Pros & Cons
CoreWeave
Pros
- Best multi-node GPU cluster performance
- High-speed InfiniBand interconnects
- Purpose-built for AI workloads
- Strong enterprise support
Cons
- Expensive — not for hobbyists
- Requires Kubernetes knowledge
- Sales-led process for large clusters
Hetzner GPU
Pros
- Best GPU pricing in Europe
- GDPR and EU data residency compliant
- Excellent API and automation support
- Trusted Hetzner infrastructure
Cons
- Limited GPU types — mainly A100
- No H100 availability yet
- Fewer GPU locations than US providers
Which Should You Choose?
Choose CoreWeave if…
- You need GPU compute for Large-scale training
- You need GPU compute for Foundation models
- You need GPU compute for Enterprise AI
- You need GPU compute for Multi-node jobs
- Higher user satisfaction matters (4.4 vs 4.2)
- You want more GPU variety (3 vs 2 types)
Choose Hetzner GPU if…
- You need GPU compute for EU compliance
- You need GPU compute for Research
- You need GPU compute for Inference APIs
- You need GPU compute for Budget EU GPU
- Lower price is your top priority (from €0.35/h vs from $2.06/h)